Senior Manager

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced  Senior Manager  to join their growing public accounting practice in Hamilton, Ontario. This is an existing vacancy and an opportunity to take on a senior leadership role overseeing complex audit, review, compilation, accounting, and tax engagements while providing strategic advisory services to a diverse client base.

The firm has more than  40 years of experience , 10 active Partners, and a team of  70+ professionals , providing accounting, advisory, audit and assurance, tax, business purchase and sale, valuations, and litigation support services.

This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys a  hands-on, collaborative environment  and is looking for meaningful opportunities to grow within an established and expanding firm. The successful candidate will be proactive, open-minded, comfortable asking questions, and willing to get involved directly in engagements while working closely with Partners, clients, and the broader team.

What You’ll Accomplish in This Role:
Audit, Accounting & Assurance Leadership

Lead and oversee complex audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with CAS, ASPE, and ASNPO

Review financial statements, working papers, and engagement deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and quality

Manage complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, business combinations, amalgamations, and purchase price accounting

Maintain high-quality file reviews and final deliverables across multiple engagements

Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns

Assist with practice inspections, quality control assessments, and reviews of assurance and compilation files

Participate in risk management and quality control processes

Engagement & Client Management

Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and resources to ensure deadlines are achieved

Schedule and coordinate staffing requirements across multiple engagements

Monitor engagement profitability and identify opportunities to address overruns and additional billing

Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships

Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and provide value-added services

Communicate professionally with clients, industry professionals, and government agencies

Contribute to the preparation of high-quality proposals for prospective clients

Business Development & Firm Growth

Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the firm's client base and existing client relationships

Contribute to marketing, networking, and business development initiatives

Build a strong professional network within the local business community

Represent the firm professionally at industry and community events

Support firm initiatives, process improvements, and best practices

Contribute to the continued growth and development of the public accounting practice

Lead, coach, and mentor Managers, Seniors, and Junior staff

Review work and provide constructive feedback and performance evaluations

Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing staff development initiatives

Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment

Participate in the creation and delivery of internal accounting and assurance training programs

Participate in and lead weekly management meetings on a rotating basis

Support the development of team members through knowledge sharing, coaching, and hands-on guidance

Quality & Process Improvement

Support quality control processes and practice inspection activities

Assess engagement quality and identify opportunities for improvement

Help ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies

Support continuous improvement of engagement processes and best practices

Contribute to maintaining consistently high-quality…